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These are exciting times for herbalists. We are witnessing the art of herbalism quickly regaining its rightful place in the American tradition of health and healing. However, as the herb industry grows and winds its way into the “mainstream” of America, it is eliciting a unique set of problems and concerns. Where once only a small group of people wild crafted plants in the wild, ever increasing numbers are now heading to the hills. This increased usage along with habitat destruction, is causing an ever-increasing shortage of plant resources, including some of our most treasured medicinal species.
Jash Botanicals is committed to the preservation of plant species. Several plants such as Echinacea, Goldenseal and American Ginseng are threatened in the wild due to over harvesting and loss of their natural habitat. For that reason, Jash uses only exclusively cultivated herbs that can be harvested in a sustainable manner. The farms we purchase our herbs from are certified by Oregon Tilth, who is accredited under the USDA National Organic Program. Their farms are situated in locations with no large-scale commercial farming nearby, thus they are not subjected to the hundreds of synthetic poisons available to today’s non-organic farmer. In addition, the farms we purchase from strive to develop organic agricultural production systems for endangered wild herbs and low quality herbs that are imported. They know what it takes
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to grow, dry and process clean, unadulterated herbs. We strive to support the small organic farmer and the plant biodiversity they ensure. Organic herbs are better for people’s health, and the health of our precious planet. Buying organic also has minimal impact on the environment and wild plant populations. We are totally dedicated to creating a mutually beneficial, symbiotic relationship between people and the environment. We recycle, use environmentally sound products and packaging, and offer only cruelty-free products.
Below are some links that we feel are important and think you might want to know about. We created these links to express out commitment to the interconnected nature of all life. Jash Botanicals is founded on the principles of the healing power of nature, and on the knowledge that the health of our environment and the health of our bodies are ultimately one and the same.
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Environmental Working Group
www.ewg.org
Research and documentation that brings to light unsettling facts that you have a right to know. It shames and shakes up polluters and their lobbyists. It rattles politicians and shapes policy. It persuades bureaucracies to rethink science and strengthen regulation. It provides practical information you can use to protect your family and community.
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Scorecard
www.scorecard.org
Scorecard is the web's most popular resource for information about pollution problems and toxic chemicals. Find out about the pollution problems in your community and learn who is responsible.
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Earthjustice
www.earthjustice.org
Earthjustice is the nonprofit law firm for the environment, representing—without charge—hundreds of public interest clients, large and small. Earthjustice works through the courts to safeguard public lands, national forests, parks, and wilderness areas; to reduce air and water pollution; to prevent toxic contamination; and to preserve endangered species and wildlife habitat.
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